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We have before us a draft directive which is intended to establish the principle of a system of initial qualification and of compulsory periodic training for drivers in all Member States, distinct from the training required in order to obtain a driving licence. This is an issue which has a great impact on most Member States, both current and future, given that this training is currently only compulsory in France and the Netherlands.
Having studied the Committee on Regional Policy, Transport and Tourism’s proposal, which we are now discussing, it is clear that this has taken account of the Council’s observations on the Member States’ having a choice with regard to complying with the basic training requirements, viz. the introduction of course attendance followed by an examination, or of an examination only. This will be followed by an initial period of eight years, after which, the Commission will undertake an evaluation of the equivalence of the various systems and of their efficiency with regard to the level of qualification required.
It is extremely important that the entry into force of this directive should not be retroactive and, consequently, that no provision derived from this act can be applied to drivers already working in the profession. On the other hand, we fully understand that this directive should apply to all drivers entering the profession at least four years after its entry into force. These aspects have been crucial in ...
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